At a Glance
Median Income
$38,835
$18,104 per capita
Home Value
$51,800
Zillow: $123,169
Median Rent
$875/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.5%
83.0% high school+
Unemployment
16.8%
24.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
51.3%
27.0% smoking rate
How Buena Vista Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Buena Vista's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Buena Vista a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Buena Vista residents earn a median household income of $38,835 , which is 48% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $18,104. The unemployment rate stands at 16.8% (367% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,117 business establishments, including 211 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Buena Vista is $51,800 , 82% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $123,169. Median rent is $875/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1961.
Education
7.5% of adults in Buena Vista hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(78% below the national average).
83.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Buena Vista has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population5,904
Median Age34.7 yrs
Density1,476/mi²
Male / Female44% / 57%
Foreign Born1.8%
Veterans5.5%
Economy
D
Median Income$38,835
Per Capita$18,104
Unemployment16.8%
Poverty24.0%
County GDP$4,724M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,050
Housing
A+
Home Value$51,800
Rent$875
Ownership66.0%
Zillow$123,169
Housing Units3,127
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity51.3%
Diabetes22.0%
Smoking27.0%
Heart Disease9.1%
Premature Death9,515/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain34.0 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation606 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.5%
High School+83.0%
Graduate+2.5%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 42%
Commute22 min
Broadband80.1%
Internet Speed155 Mbps
EV Stations20
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Buena Vista was built in 1961.
The nearest airport is Mbs International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
30.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 155 Mbps.
There are 211 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.